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Anderson, Nelson – Age 17, Year: 1865 – 44th US Colored Infantry

Nelson Anderson – 44th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53638660   NAID File Unit: 53638658     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 44th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  44 infantry

ID: 19427820

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Reliford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53638660

NAID File Unit: 53638658

Microform: M1994

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